The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

Tradition, reform, or something entirely new? The new pope’s choice of name will speak volumes before he says a word.

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with ...

Besides the obvious speculation about the next pope, many in Rome are wondering what name he will choose.

A snapshot of the papacies of the 11 modern popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX.

Conclave,” the film may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the ...

He identifies the name Urban as an unlikely candidate for the new pope because it would “harken back to Urban VIII, who started ... In a similar vein, the name Pius would evoke memories of ...

In more recent times, Pope Francis was elected in 2013 on the fifth ballot, Benedict XVI won in 2005 on the fourth and Pope Pius XII won on ... Schism were Clement VII, Benedict XIII, Alexander ...

In more recent times, Pope Francis was elected in 2013 on the fifth ballot, Benedict XVI won in 2005 on the fourth and Pope Pius XII won on ... Schism were Clement VII, Benedict XIII, Alexander ...